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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 342.68 and 193.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 342.68 and 193.11 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 342.68 = 193.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/342.68 = 193.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 342.68 × 193.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 66,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,173.97/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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