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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.27, 351.93 and 195.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.27, 351.93 and 195.55 is: 269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.27 : 351.93 = 195.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.27/351.93 = 195.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.27x = 351.93 × 195.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.27x = 68,819.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,819.91/255.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.60

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