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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.55, 350.10 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.55, 350.10 and 198.19 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.55 : 350.10 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.55/350.10 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.55x = 350.10 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.55x = 69,386.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,386.01/253.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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