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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 341.46 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 341.46 and 192.48 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 341.46 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/341.46 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 341.46 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 65,724.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,724.22/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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