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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 372 and 74.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 372 and 74.69 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 372 = 74.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/372 = 74.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 372 × 74.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 27,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.68/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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