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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.22, 384.22 and 198.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.22, 384.22 and 198.51 is: 297.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.22 : 384.22 = 198.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.22/384.22 = 198.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.22x = 384.22 × 198.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.22x = 76,271.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,271.51/256.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.68

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