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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 342.05 and 185.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 342.05 and 185.88 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 342.05 = 185.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/342.05 = 185.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 342.05 × 185.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 63,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,580.25/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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