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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.30, 351.96 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.30, 351.96 and 196.38 is: 270.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.30 : 351.96 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.30/351.96 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.30x = 351.96 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.30x = 69,117.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,117.90/255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.73

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