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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.80, 353.88 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.80, 353.88 and 182.91 is: 252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.80 : 353.88 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.80/353.88 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.80x = 353.88 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.80x = 64,728.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,728.19/256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.06

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