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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 342.54 and 190.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 342.54 and 190.14 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 342.54 = 190.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/342.54 = 190.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 342.54 × 190.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 65,130.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,130.56/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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