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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.87, 351.69 and 188.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.87, 351.69 and 188.51 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.87 : 351.69 = 188.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.87/351.69 = 188.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.87x = 351.69 × 188.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.87x = 66,296.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,296.14/254.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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