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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 372.12 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 372.12 and 193.52 is: 290.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 372.12 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/372.12 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 372.12 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 72,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,012.63/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.02

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