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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 372 and 187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 372 and 187.29 is: 280.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 372 = 187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/372 = 187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 372 × 187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 69,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,671.88/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.69

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