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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 372.87 and 188.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 372.87 and 188.37 is: 282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 372.87 = 188.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/372.87 = 188.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 372.87 × 188.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 70,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,237.52/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.66

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