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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 353.47 and 190.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 353.47 and 190.66 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 353.47 = 190.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/353.47 = 190.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 353.47 × 190.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 67,392.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,392.59/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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