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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.32, 354.16 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.32, 354.16 and 194.32 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.32 : 354.16 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.32/354.16 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.32x = 354.16 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.32x = 68,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,820.37/256.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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