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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 342.90 and 190.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 342.90 and 190.26 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 342.90 = 190.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/342.90 = 190.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 342.90 × 190.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 65,240.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,240.15/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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