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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.00, 1,194.03 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.00, 1,194.03 and 248.18 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.00 : 1,194.03 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.00/1,194.03 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.00x = 1,194.03 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.00x = 296,333.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,333.12/796.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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