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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 371.49 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 371.49 and 190.05 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 371.49 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/371.49 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 371.49 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 70,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,601.67/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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