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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.21, 383.61 and 195.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.21, 383.61 and 195.06 is: 292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.21 : 383.61 = 195.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.21/383.61 = 195.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.21x = 383.61 × 195.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.21x = 74,826.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,826.43/256.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.05

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