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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.76, 373.22 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.76, 373.22 and 100.44 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.76 : 373.22 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.76/373.22 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.76x = 373.22 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.76x = 37,486.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,486.92/248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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