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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.43, 372.71 and 86.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.43, 372.71 and 86.13 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.43 : 372.71 = 86.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.43/372.71 = 86.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.43x = 372.71 × 86.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.43x = 32,101.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,101.51/248.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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