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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.89, 351.40 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.89, 351.40 and 195.91 is: 270.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.89 : 351.40 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.89/351.40 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.89x = 351.40 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.89x = 68,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842.77/254.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.09

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