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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.53, 353.64 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.53, 353.64 and 197.55 is: 272.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.53 : 353.64 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.53/353.64 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.53x = 353.64 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.53x = 69,861.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,861.58/256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.33

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