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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.22, 350.88 and 191.97 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.22 : 350.88 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.22/350.88 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.22x = 350.88 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.22x = 67,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,358.43/254.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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