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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.59, 354.32 and 191.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.59, 354.32 and 191.39 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.59 : 354.32 = 191.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.59/354.32 = 191.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.59x = 354.32 × 191.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.59x = 67,810.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,810.58/256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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