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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.51, 372.89 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.51, 372.89 and 187.22 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.51 : 372.89 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.51/372.89 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.51x = 372.89 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.51x = 69,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,812.47/248.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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