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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 342.90 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 342.90 and 205.02 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 342.90 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/342.90 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 342.90 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 70,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,301.36/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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