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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.62 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.62 and 184.02 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.62 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.62 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.62 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 68,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,753.55/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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