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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.25, 351.07 and 198.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.25, 351.07 and 198.89 is: 274.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.25 : 351.07 = 198.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.25/351.07 = 198.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.25x = 351.07 × 198.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.25x = 69,824.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824.69/254.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.63

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