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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 382.62 and 194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 382.62 and 194.51 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 382.62 = 194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/382.62 = 194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 382.62 × 194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 74,423.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,423.42/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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