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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 372.47 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 372.47 and 65.68 is: 98.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 372.47 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/372.47 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 372.47 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 24,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,462.57/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.53

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