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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 373.01 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 373.01 and 86.38 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 373.01 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/373.01 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 373.01 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 32,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,219.24/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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