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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.39, 352.26 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.39, 352.26 and 193.02 is: 266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.39 : 352.26 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.39/352.26 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.39x = 352.26 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.39x = 67,993.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,993.23/255.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.23

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