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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.44, 373.82 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.44, 373.82 and 195.35 is: 292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.44 : 373.82 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.44/373.82 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.44x = 373.82 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.44x = 73,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,022.89/249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.75

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