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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 374.93 and 199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 374.93 and 199.15 is: 298.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 374.93 = 199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/374.93 = 199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 374.93 × 199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 74,667.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,667.31/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.16

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