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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.22, 379.01 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.22, 379.01 and 199.22 is: 298.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.22 : 379.01 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.22/379.01 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.22x = 379.01 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.22x = 75,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,504.98/253.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.19

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