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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 256.99, 385.20 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 256.99, 385.20 and 195.93 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    256.99 : 385.20 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    256.99/385.20 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    256.99x = 385.20 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    256.99x = 75,472.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,472.24/256.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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