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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.54, 351.36 and 199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.54, 351.36 and 199.30 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.54 : 351.36 = 199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.54/351.36 = 199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.54x = 351.36 × 199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.54x = 70,023.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,023.29/254.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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