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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 372.53 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 372.53 and 198.12 is: 295.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 372.53 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/372.53 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 372.53 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 73,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,804.65/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.91

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