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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.91, 1,193.97 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.91, 1,193.97 and 248.10 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.91 : 1,193.97 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.91/1,193.97 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.91x = 1,193.97 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.91x = 296,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,223.96/795.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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