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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.68, 382.96 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.68, 382.96 and 195.20 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.68 : 382.96 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.68/382.96 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.68x = 382.96 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.68x = 74,753.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,753.79/255.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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