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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.16, 342.39 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.16, 342.39 and 186.20 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.16 : 342.39 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.16/342.39 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.16x = 342.39 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.16x = 63,753.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,753.02/248.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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