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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 371.76 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 371.76 and 190.32 is: 284.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 371.76 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/371.76 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 371.76 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 70,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,753.36/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.97

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