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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 354.66 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 354.66 and 183.48 is: 253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 354.66 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/354.66 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 354.66 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 65,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,073.02/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.28

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