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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 353.46 and 193.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 353.46 and 193.83 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 353.46 = 193.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/353.46 = 193.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 353.46 × 193.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 68,511.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,511.15/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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