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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 382.64 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 382.64 and 183.44 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 382.64 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/382.64 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 382.64 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 70,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,191.48/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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