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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.58 and 195.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.58 and 195.73 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.58 = 195.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.58 = 195.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.58 × 195.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 68,814.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,814.59/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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