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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 342.74 and 186.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 342.74 and 186.38 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 342.74 = 186.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/342.74 = 186.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 342.74 × 186.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 63,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,877.24/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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