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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 378.36 and 198.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 378.36 and 198.18 is: 296.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 378.36 = 198.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/378.36 = 198.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 378.36 × 198.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 74,983.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,983.38/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.78

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