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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.03, 349.85 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.03, 349.85 and 195.71 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.03 : 349.85 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.03/349.85 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.03x = 349.85 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.03x = 68,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,467.88/254.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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