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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.42, 353.71 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.42, 353.71 and 194.13 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.42 : 353.71 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.42/353.71 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.42x = 353.71 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.42x = 68,665.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,665.72/256.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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