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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376.07 and 199.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376.07 and 199.46 is: 299.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376.07 = 199.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376.07 = 199.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376.07 × 199.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 75,008.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,008.04/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.19

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