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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.95, 351.73 and 189.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.95, 351.73 and 189.31 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.95 : 351.73 = 189.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.95/351.73 = 189.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.95x = 351.73 × 189.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.95x = 66,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,586.01/254.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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