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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 371.79 and 186.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 371.79 and 186.71 is: 279.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 371.79 = 186.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/371.79 = 186.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 371.79 × 186.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 69,415.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,415.05/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.80

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