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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 341.81 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 341.81 and 185.94 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 341.81 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/341.81 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 341.81 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 63,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,556.15/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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