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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 378.21 and 198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 378.21 and 198.11 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 378.21 = 198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/378.21 = 198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 378.21 × 198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 74,927.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,927.18/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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