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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.30, 353.34 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.30, 353.34 and 197.38 is: 272.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.30 : 353.34 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.30/353.34 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.30x = 353.34 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.30x = 69,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,742.25/256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.11

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