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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 383.69 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 383.69 and 183.02 is: 273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 383.69 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/383.69 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 383.69 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 70,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,221.48/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.91

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