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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.91, 349.71 and 198.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.91, 349.71 and 198.83 is: 273.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.91 : 349.71 = 198.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.91/349.71 = 198.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.91x = 349.71 × 198.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.91x = 69,532.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,532.84/253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.85

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