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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 342.99 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 342.99 and 196.13 is: 270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 342.99 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/342.99 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 342.99 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 67,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,271.49/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.37

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