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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.15, 350.67 and 195.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.15, 350.67 and 195.20 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.15 : 350.67 = 195.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.15/350.67 = 195.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.15x = 350.67 × 195.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.15x = 68,450.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,450.78/254.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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