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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.93, 357.47 and 184.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.93, 357.47 and 184.29 is: 254.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.93 : 357.47 = 184.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.93/357.47 = 184.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.93x = 357.47 × 184.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.93x = 65,877.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,877.22/258.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.42

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