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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 342.19 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 342.19 and 184.15 is: 254.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 342.19 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/342.19 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 342.19 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 63,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,014.29/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.08

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