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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 372.13 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 372.13 and 65.52 is: 98.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 372.13 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/372.13 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 372.13 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 24,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,381.96/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.27

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