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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.37, 353.96 and 197.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.37, 353.96 and 197.25 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.37 : 353.96 = 197.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.37/353.96 = 197.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.37x = 353.96 × 197.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.37x = 69,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,819.10/256.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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