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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.84, 351.85 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.84, 351.85 and 195.72 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.84 : 351.85 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.84/351.85 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.84x = 351.85 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.84x = 68,864.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,864.98/254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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