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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 372.33 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 372.33 and 187.54 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 372.33 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/372.33 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 372.33 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 69,826.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,826.77/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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