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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 351.36 and 195.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 351.36 and 195.57 is: 269.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 351.36 = 195.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/351.36 = 195.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 351.36 × 195.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 68,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,715.48/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.69

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