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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.79, 351.81 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.79, 351.81 and 189.72 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.79 : 351.81 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.79/351.81 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.79x = 351.81 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.79x = 66,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,745.39/254.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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