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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 343.28 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 343.28 and 199.91 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 343.28 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/343.28 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 343.28 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 68,623.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,623.89/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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