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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 342.99 and 185.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 342.99 and 185.62 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 342.99 = 185.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/342.99 = 185.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 342.99 × 185.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 63,665.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,665.80/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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