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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.76, 354.10 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.76, 354.10 and 190.38 is: 262.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.76 : 354.10 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.76/354.10 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.76x = 354.10 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.76x = 67,413.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,413.56/256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.55

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