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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 354.35 and 190.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 354.35 and 190.28 is: 262.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 354.35 = 190.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/354.35 = 190.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 354.35 × 190.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 67,425.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,425.72/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.84

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