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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.71, 343.11 and 190.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.71, 343.11 and 190.39 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.71 : 343.11 = 190.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.71/343.11 = 190.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.71x = 343.11 × 190.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.71x = 65,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,324.71/248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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