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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 373.31 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 373.31 and 66.26 is: 99.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 373.31 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/373.31 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 373.31 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 24,735.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735.52/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.39

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