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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.80, 373.24 and 86.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.80, 373.24 and 86.50 is: 129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.80 : 373.24 = 86.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.80/373.24 = 86.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.80x = 373.24 × 86.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.80x = 32,285.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,285.26/248.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.76

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