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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 372.46 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 372.46 and 86.05 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 372.46 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/372.46 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 372.46 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 32,050.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050.18/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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