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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 381.87 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 381.87 and 194.01 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 381.87 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/381.87 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 381.87 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 74,086.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,086.60/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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