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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.66, 372.85 and 86.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.66, 372.85 and 86.26 is: 129.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.66 : 372.85 = 86.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.66/372.85 = 86.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.66x = 372.85 × 86.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.66x = 32,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,162.04/248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.34

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