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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 376.83 and 199.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 376.83 and 199.86 is: 299.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 376.83 = 199.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/376.83 = 199.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 376.83 × 199.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 75,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,313.24/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.47

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