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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.28, 351.94 and 191.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.28, 351.94 and 191.99 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.28 : 351.94 = 191.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.28/351.94 = 191.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.28x = 351.94 × 191.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.28x = 67,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,568.96/255.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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