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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 353.77 and 190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 353.77 and 190.96 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 353.77 = 190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/353.77 = 190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 353.77 × 190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 67,554.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,554.56/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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