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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.40, 353.92 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.40, 353.92 and 198.24 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.40 : 353.92 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.40/353.92 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.40x = 353.92 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.40x = 70,161.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.10/256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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