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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.13, 383.63 and 187.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.13, 383.63 and 187.49 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.13 : 383.63 = 187.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.13/383.63 = 187.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.13x = 383.63 × 187.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.13x = 71,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,926.81/256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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