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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.27, 350.55 and 194.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.27, 350.55 and 194.55 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.27 : 350.55 = 194.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.27/350.55 = 194.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.27x = 350.55 × 194.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.27x = 68,200.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,200.87/254.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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