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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.22, 377.97 and 198.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.22, 377.97 and 198.22 is: 297.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.22 : 377.97 = 198.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.22/377.97 = 198.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.22x = 377.97 × 198.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.22x = 74,921.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,921.21/252.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.05

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