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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350.40 and 188.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350.40 and 188.41 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350.40 = 188.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350.40 = 188.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350.40 × 188.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 66,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,017.99/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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