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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.48, 383.76 and 194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.48, 383.76 and 194.40 is: 292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.48 : 383.76 = 194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.48/383.76 = 194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.48x = 383.76 × 194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.48x = 74,602.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,602.94/255.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.01

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