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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.00, 341.96 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.00, 341.96 and 203.00 is: 279.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.00 : 341.96 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.00/341.96 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.00x = 341.96 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.00x = 69,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,416.68/248.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.91

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