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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.88, 373.37 and 75.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.88, 373.37 and 75.55 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.88 : 373.37 = 75.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.88/373.37 = 75.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.88x = 373.37 × 75.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.88x = 28,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,208.10/248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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