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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.33, 353.51 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.33, 353.51 and 190.99 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.33 : 353.51 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.33/353.51 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.33x = 353.51 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.33x = 67,515.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,515.11/256.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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