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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 372.98 and 197.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 372.98 and 197.35 is: 295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 372.98 = 197.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/372.98 = 197.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 372.98 × 197.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 73,607.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,607.60/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.55

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