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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 353.51 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 353.51 and 182.31 is: 251.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 353.51 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/353.51 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 353.51 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 64,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,448.41/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.64

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