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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.92, 353.10 and 196.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.92, 353.10 and 196.98 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.92 : 353.10 = 196.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.92/353.10 = 196.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.92x = 353.10 × 196.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.92x = 69,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,553.64/255.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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