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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.38 and 189.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.38 and 189.36 is: 261.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.38 = 189.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.38 = 189.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.38 × 189.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 66,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,537.32/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.24

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