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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 343.62 and 193.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 343.62 and 193.50 is: 267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 343.62 = 193.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/343.62 = 193.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 343.62 × 193.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 66,490.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,490.47/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.16

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