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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 354 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 354 and 186.84 is: 257.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 354 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/354 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 354 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 66,141.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141.36/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.38

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