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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 343.30 and 193.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 343.30 and 193.30 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 343.30 = 193.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/343.30 = 193.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 343.30 × 193.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 66,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,359.89/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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