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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.27 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.27 and 195.35 is: 269.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.27 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.27 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.27 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 68,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,618.84/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.65

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