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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.83, 352.35 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.83, 352.35 and 190.22 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.83 : 352.35 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.83/352.35 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.83x = 352.35 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.83x = 67,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,022.26/255.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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