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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 354.06 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 354.06 and 183 is: 252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 354.06 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/354.06 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 354.06 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 64,792.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,792.98/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.78

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