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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.81, 352.67 and 197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.81, 352.67 and 197.49 is: 272.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.81 : 352.67 = 197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.81/352.67 = 197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.81x = 352.67 × 197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.81x = 69,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,647.81/255.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.26

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