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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 379.71 and 199.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 379.71 and 199.11 is: 299.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 379.71 = 199.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/379.71 = 199.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 379.71 × 199.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 75,604.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,604.06/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.34

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