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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.39, 351.29 and 188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.39, 351.29 and 188.78 is: 260.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.39 : 351.29 = 188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.39/351.29 = 188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.39x = 351.29 × 188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.39x = 66,316.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,316.16/254.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.69

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