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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.57, 385.18 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.57, 385.18 and 198.83 is: 298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.57 : 385.18 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.57/385.18 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.57x = 385.18 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.57x = 76,585.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,585.81/256.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.50

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