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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.81, 373.41 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.81, 373.41 and 201.02 is: 301.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.81 : 373.41 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.81/373.41 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.81x = 373.41 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.81x = 75,061.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,061.01/248.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.69

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