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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.08, 372.42 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.08, 372.42 and 187.96 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.08 : 372.42 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.08/372.42 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.08x = 372.42 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.08x = 70,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,000.06/248.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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