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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.23, 374.11 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.23, 374.11 and 198.20 is: 297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.23 : 374.11 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.23/374.11 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.23x = 374.11 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.23x = 74,148.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,148.60/249.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.51

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