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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 342.50 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 342.50 and 193.12 is: 266.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 342.50 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/342.50 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 342.50 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 66,141.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,141.78/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.42

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