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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.02, 350 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.02, 350 and 198.76 is: 273.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.02 : 350 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.02/350 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.02x = 350 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.02x = 69,566
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,566/254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.86

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