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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.96, 353.08 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.96, 353.08 and 190.44 is: 262.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.96 : 353.08 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.96/353.08 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.96x = 353.08 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.96x = 67,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,240.56/255.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.70

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