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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.58, 373.71 and 196.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.58, 373.71 and 196.27 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.58 : 373.71 = 196.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.58/373.71 = 196.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.58x = 373.71 × 196.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.58x = 73,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,348.06/249.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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