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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 343.36 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 343.36 and 190.56 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 343.36 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/343.36 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 343.36 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 65,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,430.68/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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