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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 372.06 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 372.06 and 152.01 is: 227.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 372.06 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/372.06 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 372.06 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 56,556.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,556.84/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.93

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