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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.32, 372.56 and 75.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.32, 372.56 and 75.00 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.32 : 372.56 = 75.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.32/372.56 = 75.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.32x = 372.56 × 75.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.32x = 27,939.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,939.76/248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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