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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 383.76 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 383.76 and 183.60 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 383.76 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/383.76 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 383.76 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 70,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,458.34/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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