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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.84, 354.76 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.84, 354.76 and 191.64 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.84 : 354.76 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.84/354.76 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.84x = 354.76 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.84x = 67,986.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,986.21/256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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