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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.27, 349.27 and 197.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.27, 349.27 and 197.99 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.27 : 349.27 = 197.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.27/349.27 = 197.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.27x = 349.27 × 197.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.27x = 69,151.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,151.97/253.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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