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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.56, 386.35 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.56, 386.35 and 184.92 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.56 : 386.35 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.56/386.35 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.56x = 386.35 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.56x = 71,443.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,443.84/256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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