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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 378.32 and 198.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 378.32 and 198.63 is: 297.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 378.32 = 198.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/378.32 = 198.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 378.32 × 198.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 75,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,144.71/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.66

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