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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.28, 350.56 and 190.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.28, 350.56 and 190.99 is: 263.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.28 : 350.56 = 190.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.28/350.56 = 190.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.28x = 350.56 × 190.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.28x = 66,953.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,953.45/254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.31

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