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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 375.91 and 199.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 375.91 and 199.39 is: 298.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 375.91 = 199.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/375.91 = 199.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 375.91 × 199.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 74,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,952.69/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.39

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