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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.72, 372.76 and 144.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.72, 372.76 and 144.56 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.72 : 372.76 = 144.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.72/372.76 = 144.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.72x = 372.76 × 144.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.72x = 53,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,886.19/248.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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