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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 371.98 and 190.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 371.98 and 190.92 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 371.98 = 190.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/371.98 = 190.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 371.98 × 190.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 71,018.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,018.42/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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