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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.19, 356.00 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.19, 356.00 and 184.38 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.19 : 356.00 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.19/356.00 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.19x = 356.00 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.19x = 65,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,637.02/258.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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