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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.58, 350.64 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.58, 350.64 and 195.63 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.58 : 350.64 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.58/350.64 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.58x = 350.64 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.58x = 68,595.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,595.70/254.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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