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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.88, 353.36 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.88, 353.36 and 186.04 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.88 : 353.36 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.88/353.36 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.88x = 353.36 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.88x = 65,739.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,739.09/255.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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