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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.24, 372.40 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.24, 372.40 and 85.97 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.24 : 372.40 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.24/372.40 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.24x = 372.40 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.24x = 32,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013.15/248.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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