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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.73, 382.38 and 197.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.73, 382.38 and 197.21 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.73 : 382.38 = 197.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.73/382.38 = 197.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.73x = 382.38 × 197.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.73x = 75,407.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,407.25/254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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