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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.69, 373.04 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.69, 373.04 and 86.38 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.69 : 373.04 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.69/373.04 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.69x = 373.04 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.69x = 32,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,220.90/248.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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