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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 371.39 and 198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 371.39 and 198.72 is: 297.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 371.39 = 198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/371.39 = 198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 371.39 × 198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 73,801.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,801.63/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.43

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