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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 372.70 and 194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 372.70 and 194.44 is: 291.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 372.70 = 194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/372.70 = 194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 372.70 × 194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 72,467.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,467.79/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.69

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