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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 353.58 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 353.58 and 189.72 is: 261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 353.58 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/353.58 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 353.58 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 67,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,081.20/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.94

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