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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.03, 373.14 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.03, 373.14 and 194.76 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.03 : 373.14 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.03/373.14 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.03x = 373.14 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.03x = 72,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,672.75/249.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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