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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.68, 349.65 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.68, 349.65 and 198.33 is: 273.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.68 : 349.65 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.68/349.65 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.68x = 349.65 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.68x = 69,346.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,346.08/253.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.36

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