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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 354.06 and 191.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 354.06 and 191.13 is: 264.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 354.06 = 191.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/354.06 = 191.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 354.06 × 191.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 67,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671.49/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.00

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