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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.12, 371.40 and 183.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.12, 371.40 and 183.19 is: 274.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.12 : 371.40 = 183.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.12/371.40 = 183.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.12x = 371.40 × 183.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.12x = 68,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,036.07/248.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.21

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