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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.04, 351.70 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.04, 351.70 and 189.40 is: 261.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.04 : 351.70 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.04/351.70 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.04x = 351.70 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.04x = 66,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,611.98/255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.18

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