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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.91, 385.83 and 196.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.91, 385.83 and 196.47 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.91 : 385.83 = 196.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.91/385.83 = 196.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.91x = 385.83 × 196.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.91x = 75,804.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,804.02/256.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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