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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.78, 373.18 and 197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.78, 373.18 and 197.76 is: 296.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.78 : 373.18 = 197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.78/373.18 = 197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.78x = 373.18 × 197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.78x = 73,800.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,800.08/248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.65

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