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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 342.16 and 195.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 342.16 and 195.64 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 342.16 = 195.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/342.16 = 195.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 342.16 × 195.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 66,940.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,940.18/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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