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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.77, 374.17 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.77, 374.17 and 194.22 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.77 : 374.17 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.77/374.17 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.77x = 374.17 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.77x = 72,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,669.43/249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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