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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 354.57 and 191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 354.57 and 191.60 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 354.57 = 191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/354.57 = 191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 354.57 × 191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 67,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,933.84/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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