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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.61, 353.88 and 197.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.61, 353.88 and 197.61 is: 272.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.61 : 353.88 = 197.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.61/353.88 = 197.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.61x = 353.88 × 197.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.61x = 69,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,930.23/256.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.52

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