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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 371.54 and 199.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 371.54 and 199.14 is: 298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 371.54 = 199.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/371.54 = 199.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 371.54 × 199.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 73,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,987.48/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.18

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