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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.62, 372.95 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.62, 372.95 and 66.02 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.62 : 372.95 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.62/372.95 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.62x = 372.95 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.62x = 24,621.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,621.28/248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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