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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.53, 351.29 and 189.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.53, 351.29 and 189.22 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.53 : 351.29 = 189.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.53/351.29 = 189.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.53x = 351.29 × 189.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.53x = 66,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,471.09/254.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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