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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 353.68 and 189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 353.68 and 189.20 is: 260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 353.68 = 189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/353.68 = 189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 353.68 × 189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 66,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,916.67/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.85

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