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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.84, 374.61 and 198.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.84, 374.61 and 198.30 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.84 : 374.61 = 198.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.84/374.61 = 198.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.84x = 374.61 × 198.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.84x = 74,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,285.16/249.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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