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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373 and 102.60 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 38,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269.80/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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