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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 372.78 and 86.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 372.78 and 86.25 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 372.78 = 86.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/372.78 = 86.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 372.78 × 86.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 32,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.28/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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