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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.20, 353.34 and 190.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.20, 353.34 and 190.86 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.20 : 353.34 = 190.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.20/353.34 = 190.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.20x = 353.34 × 190.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.20x = 67,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,438.47/256.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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