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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.47, 354.06 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.47, 354.06 and 198.33 is: 273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.47 : 354.06 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.47/354.06 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.47x = 354.06 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.47x = 70,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,220.72/256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.80

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