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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.84, 342.98 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.84, 342.98 and 207.54 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.84 : 342.98 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.84/342.98 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.84x = 342.98 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.84x = 71,182.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,182.07/248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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