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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 350.49 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 350.49 and 189.06 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 350.49 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/350.49 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 350.49 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 66,263.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,263.64/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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