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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.52, 350.76 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.52, 350.76 and 188.94 is: 260.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.52 : 350.76 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.52/350.76 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.52x = 350.76 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.52x = 66,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,272.59/254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.38

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