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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 375.71 and 199.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 375.71 and 199.31 is: 298.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 375.71 = 199.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/375.71 = 199.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 375.71 × 199.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 74,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,879.89/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.85

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