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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.60, 350.70 and 196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.60, 350.70 and 196.28 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.60 : 350.70 = 196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.60/350.70 = 196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.60x = 350.70 × 196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.60x = 68,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,835.40/254.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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