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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.14, 372.26 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.14, 372.26 and 85.79 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.14 : 372.26 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.14/372.26 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.14x = 372.26 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.14x = 31,936.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,936.19/248.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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