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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 342.36 and 189.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 342.36 and 189.68 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 342.36 = 189.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/342.36 = 189.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 342.36 × 189.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 64,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,938.84/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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