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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.06 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.06 and 183.03 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.06 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.06 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.06 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 68,098.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,098.14/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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