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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.95, 343.89 and 191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.95, 343.89 and 191.45 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.95 : 343.89 = 191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.95/343.89 = 191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.95x = 343.89 × 191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.95x = 65,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,836.78/248.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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