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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.42, 379.20 and 198.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.42, 379.20 and 198.74 is: 297.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.42 : 379.20 = 198.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.42/379.20 = 198.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.42x = 379.20 × 198.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.42x = 75,362.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,362.21/253.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.38

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