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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372 and 190.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372 and 190.64 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372 = 190.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372 = 190.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372 × 190.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 70,918.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,918.08/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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