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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.44, 372.58 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.44, 372.58 and 86.12 is: 129.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.44 : 372.58 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.44/372.58 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.44x = 372.58 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.44x = 32,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,086.59/248.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.15

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