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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.63, 350.22 and 198.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.63, 350.22 and 198.35 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.63 : 350.22 = 198.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.63/350.22 = 198.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.63x = 350.22 × 198.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.63x = 69,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,466.44/253.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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