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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 351.90 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 351.90 and 197.16 is: 271.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 351.90 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/351.90 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 351.90 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 69,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,380.60/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.57

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