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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.57, 352.16 and 196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.57, 352.16 and 196.56 is: 270.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.57 : 352.16 = 196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.57/352.16 = 196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.57x = 352.16 × 196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.57x = 69,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,221.43/255.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.85

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