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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.04, 383.58 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.04, 383.58 and 190.92 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.04 : 383.58 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.04/383.58 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.04x = 383.58 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.04x = 73,233.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,233.09/256.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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