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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 375.17 and 199.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 375.17 and 199.13 is: 298.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 375.17 = 199.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/375.17 = 199.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 375.17 × 199.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 74,704.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,704.73/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.31

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