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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.56, 379.86 and 199.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.56, 379.86 and 199.08 is: 298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.56 : 379.86 = 199.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.56/379.86 = 199.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.56x = 379.86 × 199.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.56x = 75,622.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,622.53/253.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.24

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