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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 372.29 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 372.29 and 188.04 is: 281.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 372.29 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/372.29 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 372.29 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 70,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,004.47/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.53

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