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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 373.32 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 373.32 and 194.94 is: 292.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 373.32 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/373.32 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 373.32 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 72,775.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,775.00/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.34

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