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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.04, 371.43 and 186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.04, 371.43 and 186.87 is: 279.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.04 : 371.43 = 186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.04/371.43 = 186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.04x = 371.43 × 186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.04x = 69,409.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,409.12/248.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.83

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