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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 353.08 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 353.08 and 190.40 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 353.08 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/353.08 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 353.08 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 67,226.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,226.43/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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