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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.16, 353.87 and 197.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.16, 353.87 and 197.24 is: 272.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.16 : 353.87 = 197.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.16/353.87 = 197.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.16x = 353.87 × 197.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.16x = 69,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,795.30/256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.46

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