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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.44 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.44 and 199.14 is: 298.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.44 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.44 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.44 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 75,561.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,561.68/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.71

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