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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.75, 374.22 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.75, 374.22 and 195.35 is: 292.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.75 : 374.22 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.75/374.22 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.75x = 374.22 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.75x = 73,102.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,102.01/249.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.70

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