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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.22, 382.73 and 197.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.22, 382.73 and 197.51 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.22 : 382.73 = 197.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.22/382.73 = 197.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.22x = 382.73 × 197.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.22x = 75,590.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,590.10/255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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