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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.08 and 198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.08 and 198.24 is: 296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.08 = 198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.08 = 198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.08 × 198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 74,157.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,157.62/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.82

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