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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.14 and 189.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.14 and 189.14 is: 260.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.14 = 189.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.14 = 189.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.14 × 189.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 66,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,414.62/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.98

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