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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.86, 355.83 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.86, 355.83 and 184.30 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.86 : 355.83 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.86/355.83 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.86x = 355.83 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.86x = 65,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,578.83/257.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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