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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.40, 351 and 195.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.40, 351 and 195.36 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.40 : 351 = 195.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.40/351 = 195.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.40x = 351 × 195.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.40x = 68,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,571.36/254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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