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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.62, 351.47 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.62, 351.47 and 199.14 is: 274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.62 : 351.47 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.62/351.47 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.62x = 351.47 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.62x = 69,989.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,989.98/254.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.88

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