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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.91, 373.26 and 86.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.91, 373.26 and 86.51 is: 129.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.91 : 373.26 = 86.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.91/373.26 = 86.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.91x = 373.26 × 86.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.91x = 32,288.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,288.86/248.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.72

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