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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.85, 356.93 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.85, 356.93 and 184.12 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.85 : 356.93 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.85/356.93 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.85x = 356.93 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.85x = 65,717.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,717.95/258.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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