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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 374.77 and 195.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 374.77 and 195.67 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 374.77 = 195.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/374.77 = 195.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 374.77 × 195.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 73,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,331.25/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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