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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.12, 383.04 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.12, 383.04 and 195 is: 292.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.12 : 383.04 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.12/383.04 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.12x = 383.04 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.12x = 74,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,692.80/255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.78

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