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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.06, 372.08 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.06, 372.08 and 74.73 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.06 : 372.08 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.06/372.08 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.06x = 372.08 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.06x = 27,805.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805.54/248.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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