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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.67 and 198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.67 and 198.02 is: 296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.67 = 198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.67 = 198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.67 × 198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 74,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,786.21/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.75

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