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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 372.23 and 194.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 372.23 and 194.09 is: 290.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 372.23 = 194.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/372.23 = 194.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 372.23 × 194.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 72,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,243.29/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.41

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