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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 372.76 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 372.76 and 187.25 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 372.76 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/372.76 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 372.76 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 69,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,796.98/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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