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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.45, 353.90 and 190.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.45, 353.90 and 190.07 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.45 : 353.90 = 190.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.45/353.90 = 190.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.45x = 353.90 × 190.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.45x = 67,265.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,265.77/256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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