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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 341.97 and 201.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 341.97 and 201.66 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 341.97 = 201.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/341.97 = 201.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 341.97 × 201.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 68,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961.67/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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