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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.38, 372.38 and 86.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.38, 372.38 and 86.02 is: 128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.38 : 372.38 = 86.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.38/372.38 = 86.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.38x = 372.38 × 86.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.38x = 32,032.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,032.13/248.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.96

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