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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.34, 353.56 and 193.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.34, 353.56 and 193.33 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.34 : 353.56 = 193.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.34/353.56 = 193.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.34x = 353.56 × 193.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.34x = 68,353.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,353.43/256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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