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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 354.69 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 354.69 and 183.35 is: 253.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 354.69 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/354.69 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 354.69 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 65,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,030.64/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.12

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