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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256, 383.30 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256, 383.30 and 194.96 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256 : 383.30 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256/383.30 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256x = 383.30 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256x = 74,728.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,728.17/256
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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