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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 373.20 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 373.20 and 200.80 is: 301.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 373.20 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/373.20 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 373.20 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 74,938.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,938.56/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.35

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