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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.72, 351.72 and 196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.72, 351.72 and 196.40 is: 271.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.72 : 351.72 = 196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.72/351.72 = 196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.72x = 351.72 × 196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.72x = 69,077.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,077.81/254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.19

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