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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.55, 371.88 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.55, 371.88 and 187.80 is: 280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.55 : 371.88 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.55/371.88 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.55x = 371.88 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.55x = 69,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,839.06/248.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.99

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