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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.00, 350.55 and 194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.00, 350.55 and 194.88 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.00 : 350.55 = 194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.00/350.55 = 194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.00x = 350.55 × 194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.00x = 68,315.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,315.18/254.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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