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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 342.18 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 342.18 and 190.20 is: 262.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 342.18 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/342.18 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 342.18 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 65,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,082.64/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.13

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