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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 354.66 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 354.66 and 183.47 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 354.66 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/354.66 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 354.66 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 65,069.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,069.47/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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