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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255, 381.80 and 193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255, 381.80 and 193.96 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255 : 381.80 = 193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255/381.80 = 193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255x = 381.80 × 193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255x = 74,053.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,053.93/255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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