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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.17, 382.89 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.17, 382.89 and 194.69 is: 292.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.17 : 382.89 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.17/382.89 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.17x = 382.89 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.17x = 74,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,546.54/255.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.14

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