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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.10, 382.96 and 190.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.10, 382.96 and 190.33 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.10 : 382.96 = 190.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.10/382.96 = 190.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.10x = 382.96 × 190.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.10x = 72,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,888.78/256.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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