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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.98, 375.24 and 198.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.98, 375.24 and 198.95 is: 298.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.98 : 375.24 = 198.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.98/375.24 = 198.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.98x = 375.24 × 198.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.98x = 74,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,652.12/249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.64

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