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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.30, 353.19 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.30, 353.19 and 190.69 is: 262.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.30 : 353.19 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.30/353.19 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.30x = 353.19 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.30x = 67,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,349.80/256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.78

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