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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.36, 350.88 and 195.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.36, 350.88 and 195.50 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.36 : 350.88 = 195.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.36/350.88 = 195.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.36x = 350.88 × 195.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.36x = 68,597.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,597.04/254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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