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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.91, 351.67 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.91, 351.67 and 195.93 is: 270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.91 : 351.67 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.91/351.67 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.91x = 351.67 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.91x = 68,902.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,902.70/254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.30

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