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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.66, 352.68 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.66, 352.68 and 190.32 is: 262.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.66 : 352.68 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.66/352.68 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.66x = 352.68 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.66x = 67,122.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,122.06/255.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.54

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