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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 371.59 and 187.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 371.59 and 187.18 is: 280.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 371.59 = 187.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/371.59 = 187.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 371.59 × 187.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 69,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,552.82/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.38

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