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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.50, 372.70 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.50, 372.70 and 86.19 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.50 : 372.70 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.50/372.70 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.50x = 372.70 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.50x = 32,123.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123.01/248.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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