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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.45, 352.31 and 190.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.45, 352.31 and 190.11 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.45 : 352.31 = 190.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.45/352.31 = 190.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.45x = 352.31 × 190.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.45x = 66,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,976.70/255.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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