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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.41, 354.42 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.41, 354.42 and 191.52 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.41 : 354.42 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.41/354.42 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.41x = 354.42 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.41x = 67,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,878.52/256.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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