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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 347.49 and 199.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 347.49 and 199.16 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 347.49 = 199.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/347.49 = 199.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 347.49 × 199.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 69,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,204.37/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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