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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.13 and 219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.13 and 219.77 is: 303.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.13 = 219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.13 = 219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.13 × 219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 77,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,167.84/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.06

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