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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.35, 353.88 and 189.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.35, 353.88 and 189.85 is: 262.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.35 : 353.88 = 189.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.35/353.88 = 189.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.35x = 353.88 × 189.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.35x = 67,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,184.12/256.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.08

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