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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.90, 373.37 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.90, 373.37 and 75.56 is: 113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.90 : 373.37 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.90/373.37 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.90x = 373.37 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.90x = 28,211.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211.56/248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.34

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