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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.82, 372.69 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.82, 372.69 and 187.98 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.82 : 372.69 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.82/372.69 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.82x = 372.69 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.82x = 70,058.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,058.27/248.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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