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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 342.01 and 198.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 342.01 and 198.86 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 342.01 = 198.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/342.01 = 198.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 342.01 × 198.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 68,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,009.90/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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