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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.77, 356.95 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.77, 356.95 and 184.96 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.77 : 356.95 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.77/356.95 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.77x = 356.95 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.77x = 66,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,020.55/258.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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