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Finding the Third Proportional to 187.75 and 248.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 187.75 and 248.88 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 248.88 = 248.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/248.88 = 248.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 248.88 × 248.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 61,938.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,938.77/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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