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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.87, 373.36 and 86.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.87, 373.36 and 86.55 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.87 : 373.36 = 86.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.87/373.36 = 86.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.87x = 373.36 × 86.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.87x = 32,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,314.31/248.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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