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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 346 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 346 and 198.22 is: 274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 346 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/346 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 346 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 68,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,584.12/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.16

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