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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.45, 342.99 and 193.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.45, 342.99 and 193.07 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.45 : 342.99 = 193.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.45/342.99 = 193.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.45x = 342.99 × 193.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.45x = 66,221.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,221.08/248.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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