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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 351.26 and 191.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 351.26 and 191.82 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 351.26 = 191.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/351.26 = 191.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 351.26 × 191.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 67,378.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,378.69/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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