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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.74, 381.60 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.74, 381.60 and 197.62 is: 296.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.74 : 381.60 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.74/381.60 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.74x = 381.60 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.74x = 75,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,411.79/254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.03

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