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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.44, 357.11 and 184.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.44, 357.11 and 184.62 is: 255.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.44 : 357.11 = 184.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.44/357.11 = 184.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.44x = 357.11 × 184.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.44x = 65,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,930.76/258.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.12

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