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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.50, 383.44 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.50, 383.44 and 194.74 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.50 : 383.44 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.50/383.44 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.50x = 383.44 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.50x = 74,671.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,671.11/255.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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