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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.58, 379.72 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.58, 379.72 and 199.12 is: 299.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.58 : 379.72 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.58/379.72 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.58x = 379.72 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.58x = 75,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,609.85/252.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.35

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