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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.98, 374.96 and 195.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.98, 374.96 and 195.91 is: 293.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.98 : 374.96 = 195.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.98/374.96 = 195.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.98x = 374.96 × 195.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.98x = 73,457.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,457.97/249.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.86

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