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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.52, 343.13 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.52, 343.13 and 186.49 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.52 : 343.13 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.52/343.13 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.52x = 343.13 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.52x = 63,990.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,990.31/248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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