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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.67, 350.67 and 199.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.67, 350.67 and 199.32 is: 274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.67 : 350.67 = 199.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.67/350.67 = 199.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.67x = 350.67 × 199.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.67x = 69,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,895.54/254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.46

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