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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.58, 373.37 and 191.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.58, 373.37 and 191.07 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.58 : 373.37 = 191.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.58/373.37 = 191.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.58x = 373.37 × 191.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.58x = 71,339.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,339.81/248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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