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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.41, 352.37 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.41, 352.37 and 196.44 is: 271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.41 : 352.37 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.41/352.37 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.41x = 352.37 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.41x = 69,218.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,218.58/255.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.01

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