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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.04, 379.64 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.04, 379.64 and 199.04 is: 298.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.04 : 379.64 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.04/379.64 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.04x = 379.64 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.04x = 75,563.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,563.55/253.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.62

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