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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 343.62 and 199.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 343.62 and 199.98 is: 276.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 343.62 = 199.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/343.62 = 199.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 343.62 × 199.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 68,717.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,717.13/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.04

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