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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 342.26 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 342.26 and 186.04 is: 256.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 342.26 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/342.26 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 342.26 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 63,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,674.05/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.44

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