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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.17, 350.10 and 198.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.17, 350.10 and 198.81 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.17 : 350.10 = 198.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.17/350.10 = 198.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.17x = 350.10 × 198.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.17x = 69,603.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,603.38/254.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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