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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.83, 357.03 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.83, 357.03 and 184.98 is: 255.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.83 : 357.03 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.83/357.03 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.83x = 357.03 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.83x = 66,043.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,043.41/258.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.17

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