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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 343.31 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 343.31 and 193.32 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 343.31 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/343.31 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 343.31 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 66,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,367.72/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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