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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.03, 1,193.84 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.03, 1,193.84 and 248.16 is: 372.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.03 : 1,193.84 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.03/1,193.84 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.03x = 1,193.84 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.03x = 296,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,267.50/796.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.18

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