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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.56, 372.69 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.56, 372.69 and 86.26 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.56 : 372.69 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.56/372.69 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.56x = 372.69 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.56x = 32,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,146.98/248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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