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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.15, 353.37 and 190.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.15, 353.37 and 190.54 is: 262.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.15 : 353.37 = 190.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.15/353.37 = 190.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.15x = 353.37 × 190.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.15x = 67,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,331.12/256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.86

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