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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.49, 382.95 and 194.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.49, 382.95 and 194.42 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.49 : 382.95 = 194.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.49/382.95 = 194.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.49x = 382.95 × 194.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.49x = 74,454.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,454.10/255.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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