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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 342.85 and 196.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 342.85 and 196.03 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 342.85 = 196.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/342.85 = 196.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 342.85 × 196.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 67,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,209.19/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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