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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 373.30 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 373.30 and 66.28 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 373.30 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/373.30 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 373.30 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 24,741.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,741.47/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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