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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.48, 351.40 and 199.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.48, 351.40 and 199.60 is: 275.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.48 : 351.40 = 199.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.48/351.40 = 199.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.48x = 351.40 × 199.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.48x = 70,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,139.44/254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.62

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