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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248, 372.12 and 103.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248, 372.12 and 103.84 is: 155.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248 : 372.12 = 103.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248/372.12 = 103.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248x = 372.12 × 103.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248x = 38,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,640.94/248
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.81

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