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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 384.03 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 384.03 and 187.54 is: 280.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 384.03 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/384.03 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 384.03 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 72,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,020.99/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.94

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