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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 372.74 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 372.74 and 92.34 is: 138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 372.74 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/372.74 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 372.74 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 34,418.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,418.81/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.45

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