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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.58, 378.22 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.58, 378.22 and 198.12 is: 297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.58 : 378.22 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.58/378.22 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.58x = 378.22 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.58x = 74,932.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,932.95/251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.85

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