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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.14, 352.83 and 190.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.14, 352.83 and 190.53 is: 262.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.14 : 352.83 = 190.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.14/352.83 = 190.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.14x = 352.83 × 190.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.14x = 67,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,224.70/256.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.45

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