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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.57 and 83.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.57 and 83.85 is: 125.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.57 = 83.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.57 = 83.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.57 × 83.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 31,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,239.99/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.76

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