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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.91, 384.33 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.91, 384.33 and 195.47 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.91 : 384.33 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.91/384.33 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.91x = 384.33 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.91x = 75,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,124.99/255.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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