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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.67, 342.95 and 186.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.67, 342.95 and 186.65 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.67 : 342.95 = 186.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.67/342.95 = 186.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.67x = 342.95 × 186.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.67x = 64,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,011.62/248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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