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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796.11, 1,193.91 and 248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796.11, 1,193.91 and 248.14 is: 372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796.11 : 1,193.91 = 248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796.11/1,193.91 = 248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796.11x = 1,193.91 × 248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796.11x = 296,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,256.83/796.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.13

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