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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 352.89 and 186.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 352.89 and 186.03 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 352.89 = 186.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/352.89 = 186.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 352.89 × 186.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 65,648.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,648.13/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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