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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.36 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.36 and 186.12 is: 256.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.36 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.36 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.36 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 63,720.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,720.04/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.52

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