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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 354.49 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 354.49 and 187.14 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 354.49 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/354.49 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 354.49 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 66,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,339.26/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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