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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.87, 457.99 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.87, 457.99 and 184.51 is: 254.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.87 : 457.99 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.87/457.99 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.87x = 457.99 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.87x = 84,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,502.81/331.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.63

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