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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 372.96 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 372.96 and 197.76 is: 296.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 372.96 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/372.96 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 372.96 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 73,756.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,756.57/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.46

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