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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.18, 1,297.85 and 248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.18, 1,297.85 and 248.94 is: 373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.18 : 1,297.85 = 248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.18/1,297.85 = 248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.18x = 1,297.85 × 248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.18x = 323,079.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,079.05/865.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.42

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