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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.92, 351.22 and 199.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.92, 351.22 and 199.84 is: 275.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.92 : 351.22 = 199.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.92/351.22 = 199.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.92x = 351.22 × 199.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.92x = 70,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,187.80/254.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.33

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