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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 343.50 and 196.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 343.50 and 196.51 is: 271.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 343.50 = 196.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/343.50 = 196.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 343.50 × 196.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 67,501.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,501.19/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.14

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