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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.05, 382.29 and 194

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.05, 382.29 and 194 is: 290.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.05 : 382.29 = 194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.05/382.29 = 194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.05x = 382.29 × 194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.05x = 74,164.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164.26/255.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.78

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