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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 350.88 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 350.88 and 188.92 is: 260.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 350.88 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/350.88 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 350.88 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 66,286.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,286.50/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.43

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