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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 383.46 and 195

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 383.46 and 195 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 383.46 = 195 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/383.46 = 195/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 383.46 × 195
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 74,774.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,774.70/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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