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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.60 and 191.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.60 and 191.23 is: 264.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.60 = 191.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.60 = 191.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.60 × 191.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 67,810.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,810.16/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.02

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