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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.09, 383.91 and 195.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.09, 383.91 and 195.07 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.09 : 383.91 = 195.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.09/383.91 = 195.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.09x = 383.91 × 195.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.09x = 74,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,889.32/256.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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