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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.75, 373.18 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.75, 373.18 and 86.43 is: 129.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.75 : 373.18 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.75/373.18 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.75x = 373.18 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.75x = 32,253.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,253.95/248.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.66

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