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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.16 and 74.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.16 and 74.82 is: 112.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.16 = 74.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.16 = 74.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.16 × 74.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 27,846.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846.66/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.20

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