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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 351.41 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 351.41 and 196.83 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 351.41 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/351.41 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 351.41 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 69,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,167.05/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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