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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.82, 384.43 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.82, 384.43 and 184.66 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.82 : 384.43 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.82/384.43 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.82x = 384.43 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.82x = 70,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,988.84/256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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