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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.07, 353.09 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.07, 353.09 and 182.36 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.07 : 353.09 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.07/353.09 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.07x = 353.09 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.07x = 64,388.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,388.18/256.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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