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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.97, 373.28 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.97, 373.28 and 200.07 is: 299.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.97 : 373.28 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.97/373.28 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.97x = 373.28 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.97x = 74,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682.13/248.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.96

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