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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.84, 353.28 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.84, 353.28 and 190.64 is: 263.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.84 : 353.28 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.84/353.28 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.84x = 353.28 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.84x = 67,347.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,347.53/255.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.24

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