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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 372.90 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 372.90 and 86.31 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 372.90 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/372.90 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 372.90 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 32,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185.00/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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