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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.63, 372.99 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.63, 372.99 and 84.11 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.63 : 372.99 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.63/372.99 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.63x = 372.99 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.63x = 31,373.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,373.31/248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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