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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.03, 341.88 and 188.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.03, 341.88 and 188.82 is: 260.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.03 : 341.88 = 188.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.03/341.88 = 188.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.03x = 341.88 × 188.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.03x = 64,553.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,553.78/248.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.27

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