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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.89, 350.46 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.89, 350.46 and 198.72 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.89 : 350.46 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.89/350.46 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.89x = 350.46 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.89x = 69,643.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,643.41/253.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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