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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 341.98 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 341.98 and 205.93 is: 283.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 341.98 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/341.98 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 341.98 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 70,423.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,423.94/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.91

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