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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.66, 350 and 198.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.66, 350 and 198.40 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.66 : 350 = 198.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.66/350 = 198.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.66x = 350 × 198.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.66x = 69,440
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,440/253.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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