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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.40, 372.78 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.40, 372.78 and 86.22 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.40 : 372.78 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.40/372.78 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.40x = 372.78 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.40x = 32,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,141.09/248.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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