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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.04, 350.67 and 198.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.04, 350.67 and 198.80 is: 274.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.04 : 350.67 = 198.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.04/350.67 = 198.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.04x = 350.67 × 198.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.04x = 69,710.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,710.45/254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.41

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