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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.65, 343.57 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.65, 343.57 and 186.68 is: 257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.65 : 343.57 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.65/343.57 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.65x = 343.57 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.65x = 64,137.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,137.65/248.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.94

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