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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 372.31 and 197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 372.31 and 197.20 is: 295.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 372.31 = 197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/372.31 = 197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 372.31 × 197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 73,419.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,419.50/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.53

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