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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.88, 382.32 and 198.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.88, 382.32 and 198.56 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.88 : 382.32 = 198.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.88/382.32 = 198.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.88x = 382.32 × 198.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.88x = 75,913.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,913.46/254.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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