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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.12, 350.28 and 198.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.12, 350.28 and 198.76 is: 273.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.12 : 350.28 = 198.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.12/350.28 = 198.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.12x = 350.28 × 198.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.12x = 69,621.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,621.65/254.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.97

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