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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.05, 372.08 and 83.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.05, 372.08 and 83.53 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.05 : 372.08 = 83.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.05/372.08 = 83.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.05x = 372.08 × 83.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.05x = 31,079.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,079.84/248.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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