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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 353.73 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 353.73 and 182.86 is: 252.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 353.73 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/353.73 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 353.73 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 64,682.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,682.87/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.11

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