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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.36, 371.40 and 186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.36, 371.40 and 186.84 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.36 : 371.40 = 186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.36/371.40 = 186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.36x = 371.40 × 186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.36x = 69,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,392.38/248.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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