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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.86, 1,194 and 248.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.86, 1,194 and 248.06 is: 372.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.86 : 1,194 = 248.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.86/1,194 = 248.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.86x = 1,194 × 248.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.86x = 296,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,183.64/795.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.16

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