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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.28, 372.40 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.28, 372.40 and 102.06 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.28 : 372.40 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.28/372.40 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.28x = 372.40 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.28x = 38,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,007.14/248.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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