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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.15, 357.45 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.15, 357.45 and 184.44 is: 254.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.15 : 357.45 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.15/357.45 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.15x = 357.45 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.15x = 65,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,927.16/259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.40

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