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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.68, 372.94 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.68, 372.94 and 86.32 is: 129.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.68 : 372.94 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.68/372.94 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.68x = 372.94 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.68x = 32,192.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,192.18/248.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.45

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