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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 342.90 and 196.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 342.90 and 196.07 is: 270.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 342.90 = 196.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/342.90 = 196.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 342.90 × 196.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 67,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,230.69/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.53

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