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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.64, 373.05 and 75.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.64, 373.05 and 75.32 is: 113.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.64 : 373.05 = 75.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.64/373.05 = 75.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.64x = 373.05 × 75.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.64x = 28,098.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,098.13/248.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.01

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