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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.64, 354.21 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.64, 354.21 and 186.80 is: 257.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.64 : 354.21 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.64/354.21 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.64x = 354.21 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.64x = 66,166.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,166.43/256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.82

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