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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.12, 373.60 and 195.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.12, 373.60 and 195.04 is: 292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.12 : 373.60 = 195.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.12/373.60 = 195.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.12x = 373.60 × 195.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.12x = 72,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,866.94/249.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.50

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