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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.33, 371.07 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.33, 371.07 and 189.44 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.33 : 371.07 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.33/371.07 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.33x = 371.07 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.33x = 70,295.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,295.50/248.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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