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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.96, 354.60 and 191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.96, 354.60 and 191.36 is: 264.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.96 : 354.60 = 191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.96/354.60 = 191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.96x = 354.60 × 191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.96x = 67,856.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,856.26/256.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.07

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