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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.54, 353.55 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.54, 353.55 and 185.62 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.54 : 353.55 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.54/353.55 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.54x = 353.55 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.54x = 65,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,626.42/256.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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