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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.78, 384.60 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.78, 384.60 and 184.42 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.78 : 384.60 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.78/384.60 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.78x = 384.60 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.78x = 70,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,927.93/256.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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