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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.54, 373.68 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.54, 373.68 and 195.48 is: 292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.54 : 373.68 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.54/373.68 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.54x = 373.68 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.54x = 73,046.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,046.97/249.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.73

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