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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 353.90 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 353.90 and 186.54 is: 257.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 353.90 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/353.90 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 353.90 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 66,016.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016.51/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.35

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