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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.54, 382.38 and 194.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.54, 382.38 and 194.18 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.54 : 382.38 = 194.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.54/382.38 = 194.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.54x = 382.38 × 194.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.54x = 74,250.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,250.55/255.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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