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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.93, 373.05 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.93, 373.05 and 194.15 is: 290.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.93 : 373.05 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.93/373.05 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.93x = 373.05 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.93x = 72,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,427.66/248.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.96

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