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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 346.80 and 199.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 346.80 and 199.68 is: 275.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 346.80 = 199.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/346.80 = 199.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 346.80 × 199.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 69,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,249.02/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.32

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