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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.42, 347 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.42, 347 and 199.14 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.42 : 347 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.42/347 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.42x = 347 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.42x = 69,101.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,101.58/251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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