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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.70, 373.06 and 75.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.70, 373.06 and 75.38 is: 113.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.70 : 373.06 = 75.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.70/373.06 = 75.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.70x = 373.06 × 75.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.70x = 28,119.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,119.21/248.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.06

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