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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 373.16 and 86.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 373.16 and 86.39 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 373.16 = 86.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/373.16 = 86.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 373.16 × 86.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 32,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,234.99/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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