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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 355.04 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 355.04 and 194.66 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 355.04 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/355.04 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 355.04 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 69,113.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,113.46/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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