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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.50, 353.70 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.50, 353.70 and 190.89 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.50 : 353.70 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.50/353.70 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.50x = 353.70 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.50x = 67,517.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,517.79/256.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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