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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.26, 383.58 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.26, 383.58 and 184.17 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.26 : 383.58 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.26/383.58 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.26x = 383.58 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.26x = 70,643.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,643.93/256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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