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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.21, 352.07 and 196.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.21, 352.07 and 196.09 is: 270.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.21 : 352.07 = 196.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.21/352.07 = 196.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.21x = 352.07 × 196.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.21x = 69,036.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,036.53/255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.51

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