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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.57, 351.41 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.57, 351.41 and 188.96 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.57 : 351.41 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.57/351.41 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.57x = 351.41 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.57x = 66,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,399.73/254.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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