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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.67, 354.06 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.67, 354.06 and 183.09 is: 252.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.67 : 354.06 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.67/354.06 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.67x = 354.06 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.67x = 64,824.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,824.85/256.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.56

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