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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.60 and 186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.60 and 186.80 is: 280.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.60 = 186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.60 = 186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.60 × 186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 69,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,601.68/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.20

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