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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 374.42 and 198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 374.42 and 198.39 is: 296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 374.42 = 198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/374.42 = 198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 374.42 × 198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 74,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,280.19/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.90

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