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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 351.74 and 195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 351.74 and 195.66 is: 270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 351.74 = 195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/351.74 = 195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 351.74 × 195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 68,821.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,821.45/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.12

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