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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.81, 354.06 and 190.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.81, 354.06 and 190.18 is: 262.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.81 : 354.06 = 190.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.81/354.06 = 190.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.81x = 354.06 × 190.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.81x = 67,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,335.13/256.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.20

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