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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.54, 342.50 and 186.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.54, 342.50 and 186.44 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.54 : 342.50 = 186.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.54/342.50 = 186.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.54x = 342.50 × 186.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.54x = 63,855.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,855.70/248.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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