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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 350.64 and 195.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 350.64 and 195.32 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 350.64 = 195.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/350.64 = 195.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 350.64 × 195.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 68,487.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,487.00/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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