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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 383.67 and 190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 383.67 and 190.82 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 383.67 = 190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/383.67 = 190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 383.67 × 190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 73,211.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,211.91/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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