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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.45, 351.14 and 188.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.45, 351.14 and 188.07 is: 259.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.45 : 351.14 = 188.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.45/351.14 = 188.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.45x = 351.14 × 188.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.45x = 66,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,037.96/254.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.54

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