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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.64 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.64 and 182.76 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.64 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.64 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.64 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 64,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,631.25/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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