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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.73, 373.15 and 75.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.73, 373.15 and 75.41 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.73 : 373.15 = 75.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.73/373.15 = 75.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.73x = 373.15 × 75.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.73x = 28,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,140.89/248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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