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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.07, 372.05 and 77.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.07, 372.05 and 77.07 is: 115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.07 : 372.05 = 77.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.07/372.05 = 77.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.07x = 372.05 × 77.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.07x = 28,671.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,671.65/248.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.58

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