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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 372.54 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 372.54 and 187.44 is: 280.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 372.54 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/372.54 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 372.54 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 69,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,828.90/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.91

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