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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.05, 373.44 and 197.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.05, 373.44 and 197.55 is: 296.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.05 : 373.44 = 197.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.05/373.44 = 197.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.05x = 373.44 × 197.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.05x = 73,773.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773.07/249.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.22

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