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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.96, 1,193.56 and 248.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.96, 1,193.56 and 248.15 is: 372.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.96 : 1,193.56 = 248.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.96/1,193.56 = 248.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.96x = 1,193.56 × 248.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.96x = 296,174.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,174.71/795.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.10

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