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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.34 and 199.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.34 and 199.35 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.34 = 199.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.34 = 199.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.34 × 199.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 70,039.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,039.13/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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