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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.94, 343.44 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.94, 343.44 and 183.42 is: 253.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.94 : 343.44 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.94/343.44 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.94x = 343.44 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.94x = 62,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,993.76/248.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.05

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