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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.99, 1,193.81 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.99, 1,193.81 and 248.16 is: 372.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.99 : 1,193.81 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.99/1,193.81 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.99x = 1,193.81 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.99x = 296,255.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,255.89/795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.19

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