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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.11, 372.13 and 77.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.11, 372.13 and 77.11 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.11 : 372.13 = 77.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.11/372.13 = 77.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.11x = 372.13 × 77.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.11x = 28,694.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,694.94/248.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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