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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.32 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.32 and 196.08 is: 270.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.32 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.32 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.32 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 68,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,886.83/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.70

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