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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.56, 383.66 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.56, 383.66 and 197.96 is: 297.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.56 : 383.66 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.56/383.66 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.56x = 383.66 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.56x = 75,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,949.33/255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.19

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