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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 352.08 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 352.08 and 186.24 is: 256.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 352.08 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/352.08 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 352.08 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 65,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,571.38/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.78

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