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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.95, 383.36 and 197.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.95, 383.36 and 197.75 is: 296.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.95 : 383.36 = 197.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.95/383.36 = 197.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.95x = 383.36 × 197.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.95x = 75,809.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,809.44/255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.19

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