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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.94, 354.06 and 197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.94, 354.06 and 197.81 is: 272.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.94 : 354.06 = 197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.94/354.06 = 197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.94x = 354.06 × 197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.94x = 70,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,034.84/256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.58

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