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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.25, 372.04 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.25, 372.04 and 187.33 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.25 : 372.04 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.25/372.04 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.25x = 372.04 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.25x = 69,694.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,694.25/248.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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