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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 373.01 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 373.01 and 86.31 is: 129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 373.01 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/373.01 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 373.01 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 32,194.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,194.06/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.44

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