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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 354.16 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 354.16 and 186.68 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 354.16 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/354.16 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 354.16 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 66,112.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,112.35/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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