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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.42, 374.67 and 195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.42, 374.67 and 195.42 is: 293.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.42 : 374.67 = 195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.42/374.67 = 195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.42x = 374.67 × 195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.42x = 73,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,218.01/249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.55

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