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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.85, 351.36 and 199.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.85, 351.36 and 199.49 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.85 : 351.36 = 199.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.85/351.36 = 199.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.85x = 351.36 × 199.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.85x = 70,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,092.60/254.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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