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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.35, 372.49 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.35, 372.49 and 86.01 is: 129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.35 : 372.49 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.35/372.49 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.35x = 372.49 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.35x = 32,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037.86/248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.00

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