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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.46, 372.64 and 75.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.46, 372.64 and 75.13 is: 112.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.46 : 372.64 = 75.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.46/372.64 = 75.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.46x = 372.64 × 75.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.46x = 27,996.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.44/248.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.68

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