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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.11, 353.32 and 197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.11, 353.32 and 197.11 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.11 : 353.32 = 197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.11/353.32 = 197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.11x = 353.32 × 197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.11x = 69,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,642.91/256.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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