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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.30, 351.27 and 189.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.30, 351.27 and 189.09 is: 261.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.30 : 351.27 = 189.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.30/351.27 = 189.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.30x = 351.27 × 189.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.30x = 66,421.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,421.64/254.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.20

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