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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.42, 352.35 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.42, 352.35 and 193.26 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.42 : 352.35 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.42/352.35 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.42x = 352.35 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.42x = 68,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,095.16/255.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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