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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 372.33 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 372.33 and 85.86 is: 128.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 372.33 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/372.33 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 372.33 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 31,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,968.25/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.80

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