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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 372.83 and 187.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 372.83 and 187.67 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 372.83 = 187.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/372.83 = 187.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 372.83 × 187.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 69,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,969.01/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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