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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.93, 352.97 and 189.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.93, 352.97 and 189.56 is: 261.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.93 : 352.97 = 189.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.93/352.97 = 189.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.93x = 352.97 × 189.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.93x = 66,908.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,908.99/255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.43

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