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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.01, 383.70 and 194.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.01, 383.70 and 194.95 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.01 : 383.70 = 194.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.01/383.70 = 194.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.01x = 383.70 × 194.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.01x = 74,801.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,801.36/256.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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