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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 353.90 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 353.90 and 182.69 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 353.90 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/353.90 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 353.90 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 64,654.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,654.01/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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