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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.78, 352 and 190.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.78, 352 and 190.12 is: 262.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.78 : 352 = 190.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.78/352 = 190.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.78x = 352 × 190.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.78x = 66,922.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,922.24/254.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.67

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