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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.16, 350.70 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.16, 350.70 and 188.76 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.16 : 350.70 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.16/350.70 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.16x = 350.70 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.16x = 66,198.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,198.13/254.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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