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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.46 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.46 and 188.16 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.46 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.46 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.46 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 70,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,082.07/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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