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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.69, 383.94 and 194.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.69, 383.94 and 194.54 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.69 : 383.94 = 194.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.69/383.94 = 194.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.69x = 383.94 × 194.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.69x = 74,689.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,689.77/255.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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