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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254.97, 351.99 and 196.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254.97, 351.99 and 196.83 is: 271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254.97 : 351.99 = 196.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254.97/351.99 = 196.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254.97x = 351.99 × 196.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254.97x = 69,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,282.19/254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.73

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