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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.47, 372.74 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.47, 372.74 and 102.26 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.47 : 372.74 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.47/372.74 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.47x = 372.74 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.47x = 38,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,116.39/248.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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