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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 372.72 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 372.72 and 131.36 is: 196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 372.72 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/372.72 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 372.72 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 48,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,960.50/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.94

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