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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.20, 372.35 and 101.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.20, 372.35 and 101.93 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.20 : 372.35 = 101.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.20/372.35 = 101.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.20x = 372.35 × 101.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.20x = 37,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953.64/248.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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