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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.62, 352.93 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.62, 352.93 and 196.50 is: 271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.62 : 352.93 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.62/352.93 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.62x = 352.93 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.62x = 69,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,351.44/255.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.30

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