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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.09, 372.01 and 74.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.09, 372.01 and 74.70 is: 112.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.09 : 372.01 = 74.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.09/372.01 = 74.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.09x = 372.01 × 74.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.09x = 27,789.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,789.15/248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.01

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