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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.14 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.14 and 135.48 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.14 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.14 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.14 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 50,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,553.01/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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