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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.44, 352.98 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.44, 352.98 and 190.80 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.44 : 352.98 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.44/352.98 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.44x = 352.98 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.44x = 67,348.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,348.58/256.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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