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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 372.18 and 197.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 372.18 and 197.18 is: 295.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 372.18 = 197.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/372.18 = 197.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 372.18 × 197.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 73,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,386.45/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.34

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