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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 371.82 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 371.82 and 193.02 is: 289.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 371.82 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/371.82 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 371.82 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 71,768.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,768.70/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.10

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