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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 373.02 and 194.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 373.02 and 194.84 is: 291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 373.02 = 194.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/373.02 = 194.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 373.02 × 194.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 72,679.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,679.22/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.79

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