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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 381.60 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 381.60 and 196.80 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 381.60 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/381.60 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 381.60 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 75,098.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,098.88/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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