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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.18, 383.91 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.18, 383.91 and 183.88 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.18 : 383.91 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.18/383.91 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.18x = 383.91 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.18x = 70,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,593.37/256.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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