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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 342.93 and 190.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 342.93 and 190.19 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 342.93 = 190.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/342.93 = 190.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 342.93 × 190.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 65,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,223.43/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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