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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 351.34 and 189.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 351.34 and 189.08 is: 260.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 351.34 = 189.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/351.34 = 189.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 351.34 × 189.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 66,431.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,431.37/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.84

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