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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.20 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.20 and 205.92 is: 308.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.20 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.20 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.20 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 76,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,849.34/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.93

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