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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 375.68 and 199.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 375.68 and 199.65 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 375.68 = 199.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/375.68 = 199.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 375.68 × 199.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 75,004.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,004.51/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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