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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.61, 372.93 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.61, 372.93 and 66 is: 99.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.61 : 372.93 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.61/372.93 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.61x = 372.93 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.61x = 24,613.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,613.38/248.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.00

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