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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.92, 385.74 and 196.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.92, 385.74 and 196.44 is: 294.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.92 : 385.74 = 196.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.92/385.74 = 196.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.92x = 385.74 × 196.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.92x = 75,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,774.77/256.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.94

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