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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.89, 354.75 and 191.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.89, 354.75 and 191.70 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.89 : 354.75 = 191.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.89/354.75 = 191.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.89x = 354.75 × 191.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.89x = 68,005.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,005.58/256.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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