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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 342.78 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 342.78 and 192.78 is: 266.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 342.78 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/342.78 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 342.78 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 66,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,081.49/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.28

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