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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.34, 382.78 and 194.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.34, 382.78 and 194.32 is: 291.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.34 : 382.78 = 194.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.34/382.78 = 194.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.34x = 382.78 × 194.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.34x = 74,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,381.81/255.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.30

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