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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.93, 354.05 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.93, 354.05 and 183.04 is: 252.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.93 : 354.05 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.93/354.05 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.93x = 354.05 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.93x = 64,805.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,805.31/256.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.23

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