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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 799, 1,198.50 and 251.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 799, 1,198.50 and 251.20 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    799 : 1,198.50 = 251.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    799/1,198.50 = 251.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    799x = 1,198.50 × 251.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    799x = 301,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,063.20/799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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