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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.52, 354.02 and 186.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.52, 354.02 and 186.55 is: 257.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.52 : 354.02 = 186.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.52/354.02 = 186.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.52x = 354.02 × 186.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.52x = 66,040.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,040.61/256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.45

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