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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.48, 343.08 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.48, 343.08 and 190.64 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.48 : 343.08 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.48/343.08 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.48x = 343.08 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.48x = 65,404.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,404.77/248.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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