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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.31, 383.94 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.31, 383.94 and 198.33 is: 297.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.31 : 383.94 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.31/383.94 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.31x = 383.94 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.31x = 76,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,146.82/256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.09

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