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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.98, 385.20 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.98, 385.20 and 195.98 is: 293.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.98 : 385.20 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.98/385.20 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.98x = 385.20 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.98x = 75,489.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,489.57/256.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.76

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