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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.02, 342.39 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.02, 342.39 and 192.63 is: 265.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.02 : 342.39 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.02/342.39 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.02x = 342.39 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.02x = 65,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,954.59/248.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.92

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