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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 342.85 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 342.85 and 186.15 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 342.85 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/342.85 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 342.85 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 63,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,820.21/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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