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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 351.69 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 351.69 and 195.84 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 351.69 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/351.69 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 351.69 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 68,876.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,876.33/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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