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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.92, 373.26 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.92, 373.26 and 75.57 is: 113.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.92 : 373.26 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.92/373.26 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.92x = 373.26 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.92x = 28,207.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,207.26/248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.32

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