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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 346.53 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 346.53 and 198.48 is: 274.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 346.53 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/346.53 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 346.53 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 68,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,779.27/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.01

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