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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.57, 356.96 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.57, 356.96 and 183.95 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.57 : 356.96 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.57/356.96 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.57x = 356.96 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.57x = 65,662.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,662.79/258.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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