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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.22, 371.97 and 187.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.22, 371.97 and 187.40 is: 280.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.22 : 371.97 = 187.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.22/371.97 = 187.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.22x = 371.97 × 187.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.22x = 69,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,705.49/248.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.82

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