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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.77, 342.91 and 189.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.77, 342.91 and 189.57 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.77 : 342.91 = 189.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.77/342.91 = 189.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.77x = 342.91 × 189.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.77x = 65,005.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,005.83/248.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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