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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.35, 382.56 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.35, 382.56 and 197.37 is: 295.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.35 : 382.56 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.35/382.56 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.35x = 382.56 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.35x = 75,505.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,505.13/255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.69

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