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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.68, 351.10 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.68, 351.10 and 219.60 is: 302.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.68 : 351.10 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.68/351.10 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.68x = 351.10 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.68x = 77,101.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,101.56/254.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.74

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