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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 371.85 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 371.85 and 187.02 is: 280.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 371.85 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/371.85 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 371.85 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 69,543.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,543.39/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.33

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