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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.70, 374.06 and 195.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.70, 374.06 and 195.34 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.70 : 374.06 = 195.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.70/374.06 = 195.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.70x = 374.06 × 195.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.70x = 73,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,067.90/249.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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