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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 343.46 and 186.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 343.46 and 186.59 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 343.46 = 186.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/343.46 = 186.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 343.46 × 186.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 64,084.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,084.55/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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