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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 373.15 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 373.15 and 66.15 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 373.15 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/373.15 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 373.15 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 24,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683.96/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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