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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.46, 373.98 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.46, 373.98 and 195.18 is: 292.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.46 : 373.98 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.46/373.98 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.46x = 373.98 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.46x = 72,993.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,993.42/249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.61

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