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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.54 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.54 and 190.85 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.54 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.54 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.54 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 67,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,470.39/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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