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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 354.38 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 354.38 and 186.83 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 354.38 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/354.38 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 354.38 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 66,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,208.82/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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