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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.10, 350.01 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.10, 350.01 and 195.78 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.10 : 350.01 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.10/350.01 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.10x = 350.01 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.10x = 68,524.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,524.96/254.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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