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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.19, 372.30 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.19, 372.30 and 83.68 is: 125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.19 : 372.30 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.19/372.30 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.19x = 372.30 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.19x = 31,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,151.78/248.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.52

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