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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.76, 374.52 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.76, 374.52 and 195.54 is: 293.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.76 : 374.52 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.76/374.52 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.76x = 374.52 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.76x = 73,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,234.02/249.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.22

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