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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.34, 351.34 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.34, 351.34 and 188.73 is: 260.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.34 : 351.34 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.34/351.34 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.34x = 351.34 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.34x = 66,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,307.93/254.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.71

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