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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.55, 353.58 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.55, 353.58 and 190.94 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.55 : 353.58 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.55/353.58 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.55x = 353.58 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.55x = 67,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,512.57/256.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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