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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.38, 350.94 and 188.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.38, 350.94 and 188.15 is: 259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.38 : 350.94 = 188.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.38/350.94 = 188.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.38x = 350.94 × 188.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.38x = 66,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,027.61/254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.57

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