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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.00, 356.02 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.00, 356.02 and 184.49 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.00 : 356.02 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.00/356.02 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.00x = 356.02 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.00x = 65,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,679.43/258.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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