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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 374.90 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 374.90 and 198.99 is: 298.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 374.90 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/374.90 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 374.90 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 74,600.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,600.36/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.09

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