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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 372.42 and 187.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 372.42 and 187.07 is: 280.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 372.42 = 187.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/372.42 = 187.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 372.42 × 187.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 69,666.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,666.75/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.08

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