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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 184.88, 256.19 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 184.88, 256.19 and 182.56 is: 252.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    184.88 : 256.19 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    184.88/256.19 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    184.88x = 256.19 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    184.88x = 46,770.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770.05/184.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.98

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