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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.72, 383.76 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.72, 383.76 and 198.08 is: 297.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.72 : 383.76 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.72/383.76 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.72x = 383.76 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.72x = 76,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,013.26/255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.25

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