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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.89, 347.59 and 199.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.89, 347.59 and 199.33 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.89 : 347.59 = 199.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.89/347.59 = 199.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.89x = 347.59 × 199.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.89x = 69,285.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,285.11/251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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