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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.18 and 85.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.18 and 85.99 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.18 = 85.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.18 = 85.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.18 × 85.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 32,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,003.76/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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