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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 354.78 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 354.78 and 183.36 is: 253.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 354.78 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/354.78 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 354.78 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 65,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,052.46/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.16

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