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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.10, 342.54 and 199.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.10, 342.54 and 199.20 is: 275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.10 : 342.54 = 199.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.10/342.54 = 199.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.10x = 342.54 × 199.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.10x = 68,233.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,233.97/248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.03

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