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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 342.12 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 342.12 and 208.92 is: 287.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 342.12 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/342.12 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 342.12 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 71,475.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,475.71/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.92

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