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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.49, 372.78 and 72.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.49, 372.78 and 72.79 is: 109.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.49 : 372.78 = 72.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.49/372.78 = 72.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.49x = 372.78 × 72.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.49x = 27,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.81/248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.20

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