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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 353.64 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 353.64 and 182.80 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 353.64 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/353.64 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 353.64 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 64,645.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,645.39/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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