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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 343.39 and 186.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 343.39 and 186.54 is: 257.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 343.39 = 186.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/343.39 = 186.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 343.39 × 186.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 64,055.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,055.97/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.44

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