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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.36, 353.86 and 191.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.36, 353.86 and 191.08 is: 263.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.36 : 353.86 = 191.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.36/353.86 = 191.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.36x = 353.86 × 191.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.36x = 67,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,615.57/256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.75

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