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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 372.95 and 188.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 372.95 and 188.05 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 372.95 = 188.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/372.95 = 188.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 372.95 × 188.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 70,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,133.25/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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