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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 372.28 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 372.28 and 184.72 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 372.28 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/372.28 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 372.28 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 68,767.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,767.56/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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