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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.38, 353.01 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.38, 353.01 and 190.80 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.38 : 353.01 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.38/353.01 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.38x = 353.01 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.38x = 67,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,354.31/256.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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