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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 374.48 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 374.48 and 198.35 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 374.48 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/374.48 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 374.48 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 74,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,278.11/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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