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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.27, 372.44 and 83.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.27, 372.44 and 83.69 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.27 : 372.44 = 83.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.27/372.44 = 83.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.27x = 372.44 × 83.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.27x = 31,169.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,169.50/248.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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