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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.90, 384.54 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.90, 384.54 and 183.73 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.90 : 384.54 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.90/384.54 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.90x = 384.54 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.90x = 70,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,651.53/256.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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