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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795.99, 1,193.99 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795.99, 1,193.99 and 248.18 is: 372.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795.99 : 1,193.99 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795.99/1,193.99 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795.99x = 1,193.99 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795.99x = 296,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,317.23/795.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.26

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