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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 352.72 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 352.72 and 190.22 is: 262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 352.72 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/352.72 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 352.72 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 67,094.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,094.40/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.50

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