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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.15, 382.02 and 194.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.15, 382.02 and 194.00 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.15 : 382.02 = 194.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.15/382.02 = 194.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.15x = 382.02 × 194.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.15x = 74,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,109.24/255.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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