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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 343.44 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 343.44 and 185.75 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 343.44 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/343.44 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 343.44 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 63,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,793.98/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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