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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 373.38 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 373.38 and 203.16 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 373.38 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/373.38 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 373.38 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 75,855.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,855.88/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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