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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 342 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 342 and 189.80 is: 261.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 342 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/342 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 342 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 64,911.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,911.60/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.61

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