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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.97, 355.86 and 184.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.97, 355.86 and 184.33 is: 254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.97 : 355.86 = 184.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.97/355.86 = 184.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.97x = 355.86 × 184.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.97x = 65,594.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,594.78/257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.27

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