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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.89, 383.27 and 197.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.89, 383.27 and 197.69 is: 296.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.89 : 383.27 = 197.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.89/383.27 = 197.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.89x = 383.27 × 197.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.89x = 75,768.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,768.65/255.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.10

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