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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.42, 372.63 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.42, 372.63 and 86.15 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.42 : 372.63 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.42/372.63 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.42x = 372.63 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.42x = 32,102.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102.07/248.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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