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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 343 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 343 and 186.49 is: 257.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 343 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/343 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 343 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 63,966.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,966.07/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.29

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