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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 354.18 and 186.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 354.18 and 186.81 is: 258.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 354.18 = 186.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/354.18 = 186.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 354.18 × 186.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 66,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,164.72/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.01

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