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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.02, 355.90 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.02, 355.90 and 184.42 is: 254.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.02 : 355.90 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.02/355.90 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.02x = 355.90 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.02x = 65,635.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,635.08/258.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.38

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