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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.38, 352.31 and 196.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.38, 352.31 and 196.26 is: 270.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.38 : 352.31 = 196.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.38/352.31 = 196.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.38x = 352.31 × 196.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.38x = 69,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,144.12/255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.76

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