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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 352.33 and 193.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 352.33 and 193.13 is: 266.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 352.33 = 193.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/352.33 = 193.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 352.33 × 193.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 68,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,044.57/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.40

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