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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 352.99 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 352.99 and 193.61 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 352.99 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/352.99 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 352.99 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 68,340.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,340.63/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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