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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.13, 350.23 and 188.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.13, 350.23 and 188.61 is: 259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.13 : 350.23 = 188.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.13/350.23 = 188.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.13x = 350.23 × 188.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.13x = 66,056.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,056.88/254.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.93

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