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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.02, 353.70 and 190.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.02, 353.70 and 190.41 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.02 : 353.70 = 190.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.02/353.70 = 190.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.02x = 353.70 × 190.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.02x = 67,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,348.02/256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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