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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.70, 351.59 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.70, 351.59 and 196.38 is: 271.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.70 : 351.59 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.70/351.59 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.70x = 351.59 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.70x = 69,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,045.24/254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.08

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