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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 377.33 and 198.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 377.33 and 198.09 is: 296.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 377.33 = 198.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/377.33 = 198.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 377.33 × 198.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 74,744.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,744.31/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.50

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