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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.67, 382.77 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.67, 382.77 and 195.04 is: 292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.67 : 382.77 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.67/382.77 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.67x = 382.77 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.67x = 74,655.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,655.46/255.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.00

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