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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.26, 342.90 and 193.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.26, 342.90 and 193.66 is: 267.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.26 : 342.90 = 193.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.26/342.90 = 193.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.26x = 342.90 × 193.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.26x = 66,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,406.01/248.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.49

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