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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.98, 349.74 and 198.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.98, 349.74 and 198.48 is: 273.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.98 : 349.74 = 198.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.98/349.74 = 198.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.98x = 349.74 × 198.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.98x = 69,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,416.40/253.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.31

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