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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.63, 351.60 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.63, 351.60 and 199.35 is: 275.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.63 : 351.60 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.63/351.60 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.63x = 351.60 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.63x = 70,091.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,091.46/254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.27

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