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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.51, 457.47 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.51, 457.47 and 184.13 is: 254.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.51 : 457.47 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.51/457.47 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.51x = 457.47 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.51x = 84,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,233.95/331.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.10

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