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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.62, 384.08 and 195.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.62, 384.08 and 195.40 is: 292.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.62 : 384.08 = 195.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.62/384.08 = 195.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.62x = 384.08 × 195.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.62x = 75,048.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,048.74/256.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.45

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