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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.45, 457.42 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.45, 457.42 and 184.13 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.45 : 457.42 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.45/457.42 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.45x = 457.42 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.45x = 84,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,222.46/331.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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