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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.44, 351.21 and 199.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.44, 351.21 and 199.56 is: 275.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.44 : 351.21 = 199.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.44/351.21 = 199.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.44x = 351.21 × 199.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.44x = 70,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,087.47/254.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.46

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