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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.40, 383.79 and 195.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.40, 383.79 and 195.26 is: 293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.40 : 383.79 = 195.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.40/383.79 = 195.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.40x = 383.79 × 195.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.40x = 74,937.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,937.65/255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.42

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