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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 383.92 and 195.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 383.92 and 195.16 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 383.92 = 195.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/383.92 = 195.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 383.92 × 195.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 74,925.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,925.83/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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