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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 343.02 and 196.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 343.02 and 196.21 is: 270.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 343.02 = 196.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/343.02 = 196.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 343.02 × 196.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 67,302.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,302.09/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.64

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