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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.93, 1,193.82 and 248.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.93, 1,193.82 and 248.10 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.93 : 1,193.82 = 248.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.93/1,193.82 = 248.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.93x = 1,193.82 × 248.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.93x = 296,186.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,186.74/795.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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