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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.30, 342.86 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.30, 342.86 and 186.20 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.30 : 342.86 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.30/342.86 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.30x = 342.86 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.30x = 63,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,840.53/248.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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