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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.03, 381.66 and 193.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.03, 381.66 and 193.82 is: 290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.03 : 381.66 = 193.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.03/381.66 = 193.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.03x = 381.66 × 193.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.03x = 73,971.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,971.43/255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.05

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