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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.73, 384.45 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.73, 384.45 and 198.86 is: 297.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.73 : 384.45 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.73/384.45 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.73x = 384.45 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.73x = 76,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,451.73/256.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.79

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