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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.79, 372.31 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.79, 372.31 and 183.65 is: 274.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.79 : 372.31 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.79/372.31 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.79x = 372.31 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.79x = 68,372.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,372.41/248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.82

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