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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.77 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.77 and 191.06 is: 286.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.77 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.77 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.77 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 71,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,221.44/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.59

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