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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 352.38 and 193.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 352.38 and 193.05 is: 266.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 352.38 = 193.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/352.38 = 193.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 352.38 × 193.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 68,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,026.96/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.44

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