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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 353.73 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 353.73 and 186.44 is: 257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 353.73 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/353.73 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 353.73 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 65,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,949.42/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.16

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