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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 372.84 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 372.84 and 102.27 is: 153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 372.84 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/372.84 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 372.84 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 38,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.84/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.40

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