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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 355.96 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 355.96 and 184.43 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 355.96 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/355.96 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 355.96 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 65,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,649.70/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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