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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 371.34 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 371.34 and 194.28 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 371.34 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/371.34 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 371.34 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 72,143.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,143.94/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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