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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 373.01 and 197.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 373.01 and 197.34 is: 295.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 373.01 = 197.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/373.01 = 197.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 373.01 × 197.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 73,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,607.41/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.88

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