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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 354.70 and 191.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 354.70 and 191.34 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 354.70 = 191.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/354.70 = 191.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 354.70 × 191.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 67,868.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,868.30/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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