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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 372.18 and 194.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 372.18 and 194.48 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 372.18 = 194.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/372.18 = 194.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 372.18 × 194.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 72,381.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,381.57/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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