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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.16, 379.76 and 198.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.16, 379.76 and 198.92 is: 298.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.16 : 379.76 = 198.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.16/379.76 = 198.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.16x = 379.76 × 198.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.16x = 75,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,541.86/253.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.40

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