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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 342.71 and 195.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 342.71 and 195.97 is: 270.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 342.71 = 195.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/342.71 = 195.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 342.71 × 195.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 67,159.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159.78/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.72

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