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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.35, 381.12 and 196.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.35, 381.12 and 196.71 is: 294.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.35 : 381.12 = 196.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.35/381.12 = 196.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.35x = 381.12 × 196.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.35x = 74,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,970.61/254.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.76

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