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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.32 and 198.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.32 and 198.39 is: 297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.32 = 198.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.32 = 198.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.32 × 198.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 75,053.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,053.91/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.59

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