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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.86, 373.33 and 86.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.86, 373.33 and 86.59 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.86 : 373.33 = 86.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.86/373.33 = 86.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.86x = 373.33 × 86.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.86x = 32,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326.64/248.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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