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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 342.57 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 342.57 and 186.25 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 342.57 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/342.57 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 342.57 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 63,803.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,803.66/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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