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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 384.14 and 184.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 384.14 and 184.03 is: 275.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 384.14 = 184.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/384.14 = 184.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 384.14 × 184.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 70,693.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,693.28/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.79

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