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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 342.90 and 186.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 342.90 and 186.49 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 342.90 = 186.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/342.90 = 186.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 342.90 × 186.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 63,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,947.42/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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