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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 384.38 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 384.38 and 195.46 is: 293.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 384.38 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/384.38 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 384.38 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 75,130.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,130.91/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.24

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