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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.72, 384.78 and 184.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.72, 384.78 and 184.36 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.72 : 384.78 = 184.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.72/384.78 = 184.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.72x = 384.78 × 184.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.72x = 70,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,938.04/256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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