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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.60, 382.44 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.60, 382.44 and 197.55 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.60 : 382.44 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.60/382.44 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.60x = 382.44 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.60x = 75,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,551.02/255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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