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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 351.08 and 195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 351.08 and 195.38 is: 269.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 351.08 = 195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/351.08 = 195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 351.08 × 195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 68,593.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,593.03/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.48

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