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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 351.21 and 191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 351.21 and 191.46 is: 263.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 351.21 = 191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/351.21 = 191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 351.21 × 191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 67,242.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,242.67/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.97

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