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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.36 and 186.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.36 and 186.23 is: 257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.36 = 186.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.36 = 186.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.36 × 186.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 65,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,807.58/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.10

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