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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 353.79 and 193.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 353.79 and 193.79 is: 267.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 353.79 = 193.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/353.79 = 193.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 353.79 × 193.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 68,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,561.85/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.81

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