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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.36, 357 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.36, 357 and 184.92 is: 255.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.36 : 357 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.36/357 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.36x = 357 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.36x = 66,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016.44/258.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.52

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