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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.18, 342.27 and 192.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.18, 342.27 and 192.87 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.18 : 342.27 = 192.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.18/342.27 = 192.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.18x = 342.27 × 192.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.18x = 66,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,013.61/248.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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