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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.10, 373.02 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.10, 373.02 and 195.28 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.10 : 373.02 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.10/373.02 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.10x = 373.02 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.10x = 72,843.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,843.35/249.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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