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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.31, 342.29 and 195.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.31, 342.29 and 195.74 is: 269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.31 : 342.29 = 195.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.31/342.29 = 195.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.31x = 342.29 × 195.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.31x = 66,997.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,997.15/248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.81

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