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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.48, 385.26 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.48, 385.26 and 195.40 is: 293.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.48 : 385.26 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.48/385.26 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.48x = 385.26 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.48x = 75,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,279.80/256.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.51

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