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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 342.80 and 186.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 342.80 and 186.29 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 342.80 = 186.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/342.80 = 186.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 342.80 × 186.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 63,860.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,860.21/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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