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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 342.75 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 342.75 and 186.38 is: 256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 342.75 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/342.75 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 342.75 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 63,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,881.75/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.91

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