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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 353.13 and 186.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 353.13 and 186.14 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 353.13 = 186.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/353.13 = 186.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 353.13 × 186.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 65,729.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,729.85/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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