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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 350.94 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 350.94 and 197.45 is: 272.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 350.94 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/350.94 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 350.94 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 69,293.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,293.10/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.34

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