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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.40 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.40 and 182.36 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.40 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.40 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.40 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 64,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,446.02/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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