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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.74, 373.20 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.74, 373.20 and 86.33 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.74 : 373.20 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.74/373.20 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.74x = 373.20 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.74x = 32,218.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,218.36/248.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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