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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 371.67 and 193.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 371.67 and 193.78 is: 290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 371.67 = 193.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/371.67 = 193.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 371.67 × 193.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 72,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,022.21/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.25

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