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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.07 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.07 and 187.97 is: 281.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.07 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.07 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.07 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 70,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,124.57/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.95

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