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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 372.53 and 194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 372.53 and 194.28 is: 291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 372.53 = 194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/372.53 = 194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 372.53 × 194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 72,375.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,375.13/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.42

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