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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.31, 342.80 and 186.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.31, 342.80 and 186.11 is: 256.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.31 : 342.80 = 186.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.31/342.80 = 186.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.31x = 342.80 × 186.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.31x = 63,797.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,797.58/248.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.93

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