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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 342.90 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 342.90 and 189.40 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 342.90 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/342.90 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 342.90 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 64,945.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,945.26/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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