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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.60 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.60 and 183.36 is: 253.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.60 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.60 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.60 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 65,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,019.46/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.15

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