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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.00, 371.94 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.00, 371.94 and 83.45 is: 125.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.00 : 371.94 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.00/371.94 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.00x = 371.94 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.00x = 31,039.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,039.53/248.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.16

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