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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.23, 342.34 and 192.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.23, 342.34 and 192.97 is: 266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.23 : 342.34 = 192.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.23/342.34 = 192.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.23x = 342.34 × 192.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.23x = 66,061.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,061.35/248.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.13

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